Diario

Its that time of year again...As usual, if artists have managed stayed in the same rank the answers will probably be similar if not, the same as the previous year.Total number of artists: 843 (from 776 last year)

1. How did you get into 29?Frank SinatraWell, I guess I could just say I think he's an amazing singer. His voice is timeless and amazing, I just love the man. :p

2. What was the first song you ever heard by 22?BaysideI really don't know... Hah. Maybe something off of the S/T.

3. What’s your favorite lyric by 33?Common Rider"Just kicking backFucking around with the girlsI don't smoke weed, not trying to save the world" - Rough RedemptionIdk I just always liked that bit. x)

4. What is your favorite album by 49?Gym Class HeroesEither As Cruel As School Children or Papercut Chronicles

5. How many albums by 13 do you own?AnamanaguchiHmm 3? I think thats all they have... I think. Hah.

This is here mostly for self-reference, but I suppose something could be gained from it.

Out of 5 stars. Factors in band's performance and mostly the amount of fun I had. I've omitted bands I just don't care about (mostly opening bands).1 star= Awful2 stars= not very good, will only go again if it's very convenient and cheap3 stars= good, most likely will see again.4 stars= excellent. Very likely to be at the next nearby show.4.5-5 stars= Incredible. If they're in the area, I'm not missing it.

This was a MUCH better year than 2008 for music. I was going to make a top 10 list like last year, but I came across so many great albums this year, and enough that held such significance to me that I am actually willing to make a top 15 list (and take until July 20, 2010 to put this up). There’s also plenty more honorable mentions from last year and more disappointments. There were a LOT of releases I had interest in ’09. I remember struggling initially to come up with 10 in ’08, but I got to 10 rapidly this time around. A lot of my top albums this year are punk albums, this is not going to be the case in 2010 for sure (none so far). Anyways, let’s begin…

Do you think you might become a fan of no.33 in the future?NirvanaI never stopped liking them to begin with and I can't imagine not listening to them

How did you get into no.15?VolbeatI saw them open up for Metallica and thought that they were great. But, I never really got into them until someone sent me there cover of "Only Wanna Be With You" and I fell in love

What was your first opinion about no.18?Anti-FlagJust fucking awesome...

How long have you known and listened to artist no.9?KoЯnUmmm, it's been a while now. Maybe since like 1997?

Do you wish to become a member of no.13?Alice in ChainsHmmm nope. But, I would've liked to have been a writer for them, since my thoughts seem to be similar to those of Jerry and Layne